SYTA: Student & Youth Travel Association

SYTA members are on the road! Current Vice President Dave Henley and Past President Alex Urdaneta got the chance to attend the British Educational Travel Association (BETA) Youth & Student Travel Summit in Leed, sharing their expertise on travel industry best practices and meet other incredible members of the travel industry. We hope you had the opportunity to speak with them and learn more about SYTA!

Have you gotten a chance to get to know the new SYTA Board of Directors yet? Now that #2025SYTA Annual Conference is over, the new members have taken their positions! Meet our new Board-Appointed Active Member, Stacy Barry (https://buff.ly/Sc1vfxF)! Stacy now runs the same company her mother started over thirty years ago, Sharin the South Tours LLC, a group travel business dedicated to helping students see the world in a way that’s safe, meaningful, and educational. Get to know Stacy and the other Board Members more here: https://buff.ly/XHGHysi #TravelIndustry #BoardofDirectors

Safety and belonging are paramount for our student and youth travelers. SYTA is committed to creating journeys where young people can explore and grow with confidence and a strong sense of connection. Responsible travel means ensuring everyone feels safe and welcome. Find out how we make your journeys more responsible: https://buff.ly/zJ3ymBM #ResponsibleTravel #StudentTravel

Today is the first day of Arival 360! Will you be joining us at this future-focused event? Connect with us in the event app about the ways you can work with SYTA! https://buff.ly/J3n6OvH #ArivalEvent #TravelIndustry

Thank you Arival! We're very excited to be represented at the #ArivalEvent by our team member Amy, and to get the chance to connect with other travel industry professionals.

Join our Learning Academy course on how to unleash your creative potential! Learn innovative techniques to think outside the box, solve problems, and develop groundbreaking ideas for personal and professional growth. Discover more: https://buff.ly/HaJMOzy #LearningAcademy #VirtualEducation

Look back at all of the fun we had at the 2025 SYTA Annual Conference with the Group Travel Videos App! Check your email for the login information, and you can see the photos your fellow attendees uploaded and everything we all enjoyed. https://buff.ly/n8iU22y ##2025SYTA #TravelPhotos

Have you gotten a chance to get to know the new SYTA Board of Directors yet? Now that #2025SYTA Annual Conference is over, the new members have taken their positions! Meet one of our new Active Members, George Nimmo (https://buff.ly/xN5k0YC)! Co-owner of Tour Resource Consultants, George brings over 15 years of experience in the music education world to this position, and he also served on the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Get to know George and the other Board Members more here: https://buff.ly/uwqZeDa #TravelIndustry #BoardofDirectors

There are only a few more days to register for the Meaningful Travel Roadshow from Tourism Cares! This inspiring day, sponsored by SYTA and other responsible travel conscious businesses, is designed for all tourism professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of sustainable tourism and take home actionable strategies for their own destinations and businesses. https://buff.ly/D25ByDm Photo courtesy of Tourism Cares. #ResponsibleTravel #TravelIndustry #TravelConference

Just another one of the reasons we're so excited to be headed to beautiful Virginia Beach for SYTA Summit 2026! 🏖️